Mr. Collins is a conceited, pompous, narrow-minded, silly man; you know he is, as well as I do; and you must feel, as well as I do, that the woman who married him cannot have a proper way of thinking.

How horrible it is to have so many people killed! And what a blessing that one cares for none of them!

One half of her should not be always so much wiser than the other half.

One cannot fix one's eyes on the commonest natural production without finding food for a rambling fancy.

There is no reason in the world why you should not be important where you are known. You have good sense, and a sweet temper, and I am sure you have a grateful heart, that could never receive kindness without hoping to return it. I do not know any better qualifications for a friend and companion.

It was, perhaps, one of those cases in which advice is good or bad only as the event decides.

My Emma, does not every thing serve to prove more and more the beauty of truth and sincerity in all our dealings with each other?